Looking for the Best and Most Affordable Hosting for a Trustpilot-like Site – Any Recommendations?

Hi everyone!

I’m planning to build a site similar to Trustpilot or Şikayetvar, where users can leave reviews and ratings. I’ll also provide clients with a code (like JavaScript or iframe) to display reviews directly on their websites. Additionally, I’ll be adding the following features:

  1. Subscription Plans: Paid plans for clients to access premium features.
  2. Custom Widgets: Embeddable widgets to showcase reviews and ratings.
  3. User Accounts: For managing reviews and interacting with the site.
  4. Review Invites: Clients can send invites to their customers to leave reviews.

I have a few questions and would love your advice:

  1. What’s the best and most affordable hosting for this type of site?
    • The site will handle a lot of traffic and needs to be scalable.
  2. Will the features I mentioned (subscriptions, widgets, user accounts, review invites) affect my hosting choice?
    • Especially with the potential for increased server load.
  3. Will providing clients with a code (like JavaScript or iframe) impact the hosting choice?
    • Do I need hosting that supports seamless integration and data display on client sites?
  4. What’s the best option to start with a low budget but allow for easy upgrades later?
    • I want a flexible solution that grows with the site.
  5. What type of hosting do you recommend?
    • Shared, VPS, Cloud, or Managed?
  6. Are there any specific hosting plans you’d recommend for starting?
    • If you’ve had good experiences with certain providers, please share!

Any tips or recommendations would be incredibly helpful. Thanks in advance!